Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Rex121
Daily carry knife
Reviews and Ratings for Spyderco Sage 5 Lightweight Compression Lock Folding Knife 3" CPM-REX 121 Satin Blade, Burnt Orange FRN Handles - C123BORP
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Customer Reviews
Bert
NmJul 22, 2025
Porter L Bentley
TXAug 04, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality
Cons: Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Perfect size for around the house
I really enjoy this handy little critter. Opening envelope, Cutting twine, those kinda everyday tasks. The star of the show is the blade and the steel used. It's harder than woodpecker lips. I own many diamond hones so that's not a problem for me. I can shave with it now. Perfect blade for a steel Junkie like me
Metaltermite47
MaineSep 20, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
very nicely done.
Everyday pocket knive. Fit and finish done right.
Michael
Pawtucket, RiSep 11, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Razor blades and lemon juice
Drop shut smooth action that's easy for left handers to open and close. Came razor sharp. Well worth the money having a well balanced knife design sporting a wicked super steel. The Sage 5 is light weight with grippy frn handles. Thanks again for quick shipping.
Jacob
IowaOct 10, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Annoyingly good
Dudes this knife sucks lmao. I have roughly 15-20 knives I’ll carry often enough to have an opinion on. This knife is annoyingly always in my pocket. It stays sharp, is comfortable in the hand and in the pocket. Looks good. Is staying clean because I clean it and oil the blade every other week to once a month, or after using it on acidic foods. I’ve thought about getting it even carrying other knives, and I think it’ll be a waste of money because I won’t use it or I have to force myself to use another knife as my edc that day. I have maybe 5 favorite knives, this is in the top five and it’s going up. Literally the only thing I have a problem with is that Rex121 is a brittle blade material when it comes to lateral stress or cutting a box and banging a staple. Otherwise I’m fine with taking a day to sharpen it because it’s well worth it. I do think maybe the G10 one may or may not be nicer on the pocket but this knife is in a way, unbeatable. If you take care of your knives and are careful with what you cut/ what surface you’re cutting on, it’s a no brainer, get this knife.
Cactus
SoCalFeb 23, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Exactly what I wanted
My favorite knife, just in an outragous steel. The perfect combination.
Ben
Melbourne Fl.Aug 07, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip
So far so good
The knife does what it’s supposed to. The biggest con is the price. I bought this bra cause I want to see just how long it will keep an edge in a construction setting . So far so good.
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